A former official with the Central Intelligence Agency has been arrested after federal agents reportedly discovered $40 million worth of gold bars inside his home. The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the arrest and seized the gold.
Prosecutors allege that the gold bars were stolen from the agency by the former government official, identified as David Rush. The significant seizure of assets has drawn attention from multiple news outlets.
Details surrounding the alleged theft and the official's arrest are still emerging. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.